Rhino Horn

[Hunterdad]

***THIS IS NOT A "FOR SALE" AD***

Not sure if this is in the right section or even of it's "highroad".

I have a really old Rhino horn that was given to me about 20 years ago. I know for the most part it is illegal to sell, I'm just wondering if there is anyway to sell it legally? I really have no use for it, it just sits in a box in my basement. I obviously don't want to break the law and would rather see it go to someone who would enjoy it more than me. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Adam

 

[Larry Ashcraft]

This is really off topic for General Gun Discussions, but let's see if it can gain some traction in NFW. If it gets closed there, not my fault!

 

[Hunterdad]

Thanks Larry, I wasnt sure where to put it.

 

[bikerdoc]

Can it be slabbed on a table saw to make knife scales?

Pic would help.

 

[Hunterdad]

Ask and you shall recieve. I put the bud light can in there for size comparison and because I was thirsty.

 

[hso]

Nope, can't use it for knife scales since it's keratin (fingernail/hair material). You might slab it out and stabilize it and use it for interframe inserts.

Other than asian medicine applications for ground rhino horn I can't think of anything else.

 

[Hunterdad]

Is there anyway to legally sell it?

 

[hso]

You're not going to get a meaningful answer here.

 

[Hunterdad]

I figured as much. I'd hate to cut it up because it is quite beautiful. I was hoping I could send it to a home where it would be much more appreciated.

 

[hso]

I'd suggest contacting a reputable auction house like the folks at Rock Island and asking their advice. An old horn dating as far back as 1947 should be sellable from what I can read, but the folks at RI will certainly know.

 

[Mp7]

i wouldnt even want to make profit from it.

It´s a symbol of the great catastrophy that
happened to that species.
Jewish term for it starts with a "h"

It´s history. Keep it. Treat it like that.

working in into something hedonistic
is plain wrong in my world.

It´s an opinion.
Accord to the law .....

But there might be other reasonings if u want "our" kids
to see living rhinos. In their lives.

By connectin monetary interaction the market for this
is being kept alive. Just dont.

Kept it´s history. Sold it´s just a piece of crap.

 

[Rail Driver]

Mp7... the guy inherited it, or got it as a gift... He didn't go kill the rhino it came off... Lighten up man.

 

[Hunterdad]

It is very cool to have and I'm honored to have it. Unfortunatley, I have medical bills that are more important than the "cool" or "historic" factor it may hold. It does hole sentimental value, but i really need the funds.

 

[TimboKhan]

Keep the horn, start drinking Natural Light or Old Milwaukee, lol.